187 (RSMS) Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme Visa

This visa is for skilled workers from outside Australia or skilled temporary residents who live and work in regional Australia. It has three streams.

The Temporary Residence Transition stream is for subclass 457 visa holders who have worked for two years and their employer wants to offer them a permanent position.

The Direct Entry stream is for people who have never, or only briefly, worked in the Australian labour market.

The Agreements stream is for people sponsored by an employer through a labour or regional migration agreement.

Requirements

People can apply for this visa if they:

want to live and work in regional Australia, meaning not in the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Newcastle, Sydney, Wollongong and Melbourne

have been nominated by an approved Australian employer located in regional Australia

are younger than 50 years of age

meet the skills, qualifications and English language requirements.

Summary

The Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (subclass 187) is for skilled workers from outside Australia or skilled temporary residents who currently live and work in Australia. It is part of the permanent Employer Sponsored visa program.

To apply for this visa, you must:

be nominated by an approved employer who will nominate you for a position in their business in regional Australia.

be younger than 50 years of age

meet the skills and qualifications requirements

meet English language requirements.

There are exemptions relating to age, skills and English language ability. These depend on your nominated occupation, salary and past work experience.

Contact expert Registered Migration Agent on 0404 011 560 to know more about this visa. We provide comprehensive advice on all kinds of migration services in Sydney.